Transit agencies have been clamoring for lawmakers to scale back the program to help them save money.

The Illinois House this week passed a measure to scale back the program to make it an income- based benefit. Under that plan, free rides would continue for people 65 and older whose annual income is under about $27,600 — or $36,600 for a two-person household.

Quinn wouldn’t say today if he would sign the measure to limit the benefit. He says he doesn’t think that will pass the Illinois Senate.